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Posts by Marcela Escobari

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The credential boom is here, but which ones actually help workers? | Brookings Marcela Escobari and Ian Seyal break down which non‑degree credentials truly pay off and how better accountability can help workers advance.

The credential boom is here, but which ones actually help workers? Our new @brookings.edu research using 156M U.S. resumes finds that job relevance beats volume, type of credential matters, and non-college and early career workers see the biggest gains.

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What will 2026 bring for U.S. migration policy?
What will 2026 bring for U.S. migration policy? YouTube video by Brookings Institution

Deterrence-only immigration is failing—record deaths in custody, separated families, workforce raids. We can build a system that works better for the U.S. In this short video, I share lessons and what policies work: lawful pathways + diplomacy + credible enforcement. youtu.be/N8evVHl3LOY?...

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A $100K fee on H-1B visas won’t protect U.S. workers – it will hurt them. High-skilled immigrants fuel growth & innovation. The real fix: reform H-1Bs and invest in good jobs at home.

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Thank you Michael! Your wisdom and clarity on this issue are an inspiration.

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Most Americans don’t know border encounters dropped 80% in 2024—not by chance, but through smart policy: legal pathways, enforcement, & regional teamwork.

As Americans look for alternatives to an enforcement only approach, we take a sober look at what worked—and what didn’t—these past 4 years.

8 months ago 2 1 0 0
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Managing migration under pressure | Brookings Marcela Escobari and Alex Brockwehl analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Biden administration's migration policies.

New from @brookings.edu: How the Biden admin managed record migration—and what future leaders can learn. A smarter, balanced policy is possible. www.brookings.edu/articles/man...

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A migration policy in the national interest: Welcoming Marcela Escobari back to Brookings Marcela Escobari discusses her work on migration policy in the Western Hemisphere.

I’m happy to have rejoined @brookings.edu. I look forward to working with others to build consensus on a migration policy that fits our national interest and other pressing topics.

I speak more about my priorities in this Q&A: www.brookings.edu/articles/a-m...

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